The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-10

county, under the new constitution, to grant
writs of Injunction, habeas corpus, etc; in
cases of extreme necessity i'll the absence
of the Circuit Judge Two are appointed,
so as TO avoid trouble in cases OF lncompe-
tency.
DR.. G.. E. Welch and E. S. Stephens, of
Welaka, shouldered their rifles early one
morning during the week, for q long days
alligator hunting on the Ocklawaha. They
saw n large number of the tribe and would
have brought home a big load, as they are
both good shots. only their cartridges did
not fit the rifle, and gators are not rising at
3 spinner this summer.
Jim Mccormick (colored), after being
looked for several Weeks by Sheriff Viii
liams, was arrested and brought to Anthony
on Saturday for preliminary trial before
Justice Ltstner and in the absance of $3.50
bond was committed to the county jail to
await the action of the Circuit Court for
breaking into house and stealing gold
watch from negro woman.
Miss Lula Tucker, principal of the jack
sonville grammar school, left for Catletts
burg, Ky, "Wednesday evening to attend
the annual meeting of the National Womans'
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South as secretary OF the organ
ization for the State of Florida. From
there Miss Tucker goes to North Carolina to
spend her summer vacation.
A few of the strawberry growers around
Lawtey, experimentally are making wine of
the surplus Strawberries. Some 5000 gal
Ions are in sight. Strawberry wine, made
by parties there, one and two years old, has
been pronounced by the best wine experts as
equal TO the best California wines. Parties
from the North are already contracting to
have new strawberry farms set out for next
winter.
Residents Of Florida who wish TO travel
in the State should not forget to carry GER
tificates from the Mayor of the town they
claim residence in, or the County Judge, 10
the effect that they have lived at least
fifteen days continuously before che date OF
the certificate 1t is awkward to be put off
the train in the woods, Seven passengers
were put off a train at Orange Park Monday,
and not allowed to enter Jacksonville.
H. r. Griner, of the Griner House, An
thony, has Just sent number of samples of
lumber, consisting of yellow pine, curly
pine, red bay, ash, magnolia pax, etc, to
Vienna, AUSTRIA by request Of party of
that country, who desires to engage III the
lumber trade in New York. Ihere IS much
valuable hard wood in that vicinity which
can be utilized to great advantage if trade
is opened up for it,
Under Palatka's new charter, as passed
by the Legislature, the city can establish
and maintain a system of public schools,
and a committee of the board recommend
immediate action on this question. The
Chairman, Prof McLaury, states that two
buildings would be required, costing $4,000
| each and that the funds necessary could be
secured by bonding the city The donations
that have been offered the board for this
purpose will be reported on later
The editor of the Florida Independent
has confirmed the rumors of Fourth of
| July celebration at Lake Weir The hide
pendent, assisted by Gen. Bullock, Coils
Dunn and Lancaster, Com. Agnew, Maj
Strobbar, Capts Martin, Eagletors and
league, has made arrangements for grand
celebration on the national holiday. Mill
tary companies will be present and shoot for
a badge. A famous orator will make the
eagle scream. Old age, youth and beauty
will be present
At the Mondays session of the Sanford
City Council, when the clerk read the resig-
nation of Alderman Marks, general regret
was apparent. Capt. Marks stated that he
had sold his city property, intended to move
] to his country place, and would be incapac-
itated to serve the city longer as an alder
man.. The resignation was accepted and a
vote of thanks for the wise, efficient and
faithful services he had rendered the board
was passed unanimously The retiring
alderman responded in fitting manner.
Quarantine has been declared for the
whole of Brevard county, the boundaries
being Hanlover and Auraptia on the north
side, Indian river inlet and Gilbert's bar on
the south, the Board of County Commits
sioners at special meeting taking prompt
action in the matter The fear of refugees
from Key West by ocean to Indian. river,
prompted the action. The health of Titus
vile is good and sanitary precautions are
being taken by the city officials. The
weather is warm and dry, with cool, south
east ocean breezes at all times.